Dumas would like to speak to you before meeting the others, Amanda will only say that he has his reasons. Lily’s fed up – why did you pull me away from Devon? Something’s not right. You’ll get all the answers – please… Amanda again leads the way. Phyllis again follows.
Is that…? Lily sees a man sitting on a bench, his back towards her. It is. Aristotle, Lily was kind enough to join us for this conversation, she says. Tell the others I’ll join them shortly, he instructs. Nice to finally meet you, Lily says – then is stunned when the man stands to face her – ‘hello Lily’.
Nikki’s sure that Sharon’s glad Nick brought her to France after their trip to London. Nick shuts his Mom down by changing the subject – looks like Mike turned down the invitation. Nikki suspects Victor has an ace up his sleeve.
Devon tells Victor that Amanda pulled Lily aside. She works for Dumas. Really? Victor looks smug.
Phyllis runs into Amanda. Are you following me? Yes – where’s Lily? That’s none of your business. She stops Phyllis from going to find her. Is SHE meeting with HIM? Why does she get to meet him first? Because it’s personal. How is it personal? Phyllis persists.
Jack thinks this viral feud might be good for Jabot’s bottom line. It doesn’t look like business to Diane – they used to sleep together – and now Audra’s beholden to a man who wants to destroy us. I want our son away from her.
Billy tells Sally that he wants to be there, front row, centre with popcorn when Dumas and Victor go toe to toe.
Nikki finds it odd that Dumas is speaking to Lily first. Victor doesn’t – his suspicions have now been confirmed.
I don’t know why you’re here – why is Amanda pretending that you’re Dumas?! Lily’s pissed – I thought Amanda was my friend. She just went along with my wishes, Dumas points out. It’s a sick game – everyone here is waiting for the person who owns this estate. Why are YOU here, Cane!!??
You’ve known for a while that Dumas is an alias, Cane didn’t allow photos of ‘Dumas’ online. I had to keep my new path separate. I want to tell you everything. It’s more than a name and an estate. We’ll talk after I meet with the other guests. They aren’t waiting for you, Lily’s still in the dark. They are – they just don’t know it yet. Cane thought she’d prefer to find out before the others. He’s not pretending to be Dumas, he created Dumas.
Phyllis just wants a bit of time with Dumas alone – can I go next?? she pleads. Amanda’s ‘no is firm – you’re here – I did this for you. Phyllis needs time to close the deal. Maybe just a glimpse so she can tell the others that she saw him. Then you’ll ruin any chance of getting anything out of this, Amanda warns.
Damian’s surprised to hear that Sharon owns his favourite coffee shop – and that Nick owned it with her when we were married. You’re not together but you travel together? he’s confused. Just good friends, Nick smiles. The very best, Sharon smiles too.
Amanda’s glued to Phyllis as she pours a stiff drink. Buckle up buttercup, she calls out to Billy. When Devon asks Amanda where Lily is, Phyllis delights in tattling that she’s meeting privately with Aristotle Dumas.
So when we talked, when we saw each other and talked about the kids you were lying. Do they know? Have they been lying for you? (No) Lily’s outraged – how are you a billionaire after six years!? It’s legal – he’ll answer all her questions later, after he speaks to the others. Lily, please, he says as she stomps off in a HUFF.
Audra shows Kyle photos she took of herself when she was getting ready. What if Dumas is ugly? Or three puppies in a trench coat? he jokes – let me see these, he takes her phone. Diane watches with a frown.
Devon asks Amanda why Dumas wanted to see Lily alone. It’s between the two of them, she’s fine. He’s my boss – I follow HIS directives. After she clips clops away, Damian asks Devon if everything’s OK. No, it’s NOT OK, Devon frowns.
Lost in the maze, Lily panics – Can somebody please help!!!!? she shouts.
Everyone’s still trying to figure what’s going on when they hear Lily shouting for help. Devon and Damian run into the maze.
When Devon and Damian find Lily, she tells them that Cane is Dumas! It’s been him the entire time! My boss is your ex? Damian’s stunned. He and Amanda are in on it together, Lily adds. Where is he now? Telling everyone that he’s Dumas.
The guests grill Amanda. Is Lily in danger? No, of course not. Dumas wanted to meet with her privately. Having had enough, all are ready to go. When Cane appears, Billy asks – What are you doing here? Victor tells everyone that Cane’s been using the name Aristotle Dumas for the last six years – we all want to know what you want from us.
Next Week: What the hell is going on? Billy asks – what is this about?? Lily returns with Devon and Damian – she wants an answer too – no more secrets or games … Mike arrives with Lauren – Well, Looks like you started the party without us (Abby and Chance walk in behind them) Did we miss anything? Lauren asks …Jack finds it curious that of all the people invited to this party, Chance stands out the most…Maybe it’s because Chance has ties to Jill, Diane suggests. Sally thinks it could be related to Chancellor Industries – Chance is a Chancellor after all. He’s also a cop, Billy reminds….Elsewhere, Amanda warns Cane that Victor’s a formidable foe – don’t underestimate him. Cane won’t – but he underestimated Aristotle Dumas and now he underestimates Cane Ashby. I’d never do anything like that to you, Phyllis walks out from behind the hedges … Poolside, Audra has Jabot’s Birthday Suit sunscreen – do you mind? she passes the tube to Kyle…. Claire’s with Holden at Society – she raises her glass – to my good fortune for running into you tonight. I think I’m the lucky one, Holden says as they clink their Vespers.